Construction union boss John Setka's foul-mouthed tirade against politicians has hardened the resolve of key Senate crossbenchers to pass a version of the Coalition government's bill to crack down on unions.
It would also allow the Registered Organisations Commission to cancel a union's registration on the basis of improper conduct, including repeated breaches of industrial laws and serious criminal offences.Independent senator Jacqui Lambie has vowed to support the bill unless the controversial Mr Setka quits as Victorian state secretary of the CFMMEU - a threat he has so far defied.
"I've experienced first-hand now what others have complained about in the construction industry," he toldHe said he did not want to hurt "well-behaved unions that are helping workers", but Mr Setka's comments were "just not helpful" to the union movement's cause.
michaelkoziol Very dangerous at the hands of these people at fair work.
michaelkoziol GeochemOz this is the most helpful & deserved piglet on the Farm. he cleans really everything and animals are always happy, till wiped by him to nothingness. this human face of your pork face fascism.
michaelkoziol Oh for god's sake, why do you want to go after this man to punish unions, who is your useless union head.
michaelkoziol So...one leader of one union...and this legislation covers them all 🙄 I wonder when there’ll be a Eureka Stockade moment, or are we all too soft and cowed by abusive power?
michaelkoziol Bullshit
michaelkoziol Stop with the distractions and deal with the legislation
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